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Microbes that can live in most harsh habitats are 

a
eubacteria
b
archaebacteria
c
mycoplasmas
d
slime moulds

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Archaebacteria are microbes that can live in most harsh habitats such as extreme salty areas (halophiles), hot springs (thermoacidophiles) and marshy areas (methanogens). Methanogens are present in the rumen of cattle such as cows and buffaloes.

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